British Columbians tend to see our economy as resource based—with many people making their living in the forest industry, the oil patch or the gas fields. We’ve all heard about or benefited from the high paying jobs.

In Episode 3 we challenge assumptions about energy jobs in BC and talk about what happens to jobs as we shift to the next economy.

Which jobs will disappear and how will workers make the transition to clean energy?

Read our communications director Tim Pearson’s reflections on the idea of a just transition for workers and his takeaways from a gathering of Green Jobs BC, a coalition of environmental organizations and organized labour. Sierra Club BC is a member of the steering committee of Green Jobs BC.

Tag @SierraClubBC on Facebook and Twitter to let us know what you think about BC’s clean energy economy. You can subscribe to Mission Transition on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out more episodes of Mission Transition and pledge your support for clean energy at sierraclub.bc.ca/podcast.

Is There Enough Work in Renewable Energy To Replace Oil and Gas Jobs?

. . . Find out the answer by listening to this episode’s mythbuster! And learn more about the people and ideas mentioned in this episode at the links below:

Tag @SierraClubBC on Facebook and Twitter to let us know what you think about BC’s clean energy economy. You can subscribe to Mission Transition on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out more episodes of Mission Transition and pledge your support for clean energy at sierraclub.bc.ca/podcast.

Houses made of hemp? Buildings that cut your energy use by 90 percent?

In Episode 2 of Mission Transition, we look at how the clean energy economy will change the ways we build. Susan Elrington and Caitlyn Vernon examine whether it’s better to build new or to retrofit existing buildings—and what this means for jobs.

Sooke community tour of the Lego House

Plus: how to sort through all the things you can do to cut down on energy use in your own home.

Tag @SierraClubBC on Facebook and Twitter to let us know what you think about BC’s clean energy economy. You can subscribe to Mission Transition on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out more episodes of Mission Transition and pledge your support for clean energy at sierraclub.bc.ca/podcast.

Get a deep dive into the Lego Block House – and watch a video of the grounds – by checking out our bonus interview with Arno Keinonen and Michael deChamplain. You can also hear more about clean energy retrofits in Episode 1: Electric Vehicles.

Does BC Get Enough Sunshine For Solar Energy?

. . . Find out the answer by listening to this episode’s mythbuster! And learn more about the people and ideas mentioned in this episode at the links below:

If you’ve ever visited or lived in Victoria BC, you’ve undoubtedly seen them. Perhaps you’ve even ridden in one. The red double decker “Hop On Hop Off” Gray Line Tours sightseeing buses take visitors out to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. But engine problems and the potent diesel exhaust coming from these 1960s vintage iconic buses meant it was time to retire the fleet in the fall of 2017.

However, it’s not the end of the road for these beloved old rigs: four buses will now be converted to electric power.

Susan sits down with John and Andrew Wilson of Wilson’s Transportation (operators of Gray Line) to hear why they felt it was important to convert to electric, the opportunities and challenges they’ve faced, and what other businesses can learn from their experience. This innovative project is creating local jobs and setting an inspiring example of what moving to the new clean energy economy is all about.

Tag @SierraClubBC on Facebook and Twitter to let us know what you think about BC’s clean energy economy. You can subscribe to Mission Transition on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out more episodes of Mission Transition and pledge your support for clean energy at sierraclub.bc.ca/podcast.

Mission: Transition is a Sierra Club BC podcast exploring British Columbia’s move to a new clean energy economy.

British Columbia is entering a new economy based on clean energy. What role will workers, technology, Indigenous communities and businesses play in this next economy? Who will pay for it? How will you take part?

Mission: Transition is a podcast that explores this exciting transition to the new clean energy economy. This new mini-series from Sierra Club BC brings you stories from innovators across the province who are moving ahead with solutions for housing, transportation and renewable power.

Moving beyond fossil fuels to the next economy is an opportunity to think about the ways we work, the ways we live and our values for the future. Your hosts Caitlyn Vernon and Susan Elrington hear from workers, business owners and everyday people who are leading the way as we chart our path forward.

Tag @SierraClubBC on Facebook and Twitter and tell us what you think about clean energy in BC. You can subscribe to Mission Transition on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out more episodes of Mission Transition and pledge your support for clean energy at sierraclub.bc.ca/podcast.